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AIBA publishes a detailed newsletter every spring and fall summarizing activities of the year and successful trips to the remote reservations.

AIBA Newsletter October 2014

SEPTEMBER 2014 TRIP

Wow! So many were helped with food, warm quilts, and clothing for the entire family – shoes, hand-crocheted caps, scarves, misc. household items, personal items, and even 4 new bicycles. Donations from Fort Worth/Dallas area poured in along with many donations from the Amarillo area. Always there are many that care and just can’t wait to contribute in some way. With the help of family and friends - we sorted, packed and stored items in to storage units. This trip, there were 2 crew cab pick-ups packed full, along with a large U-Haul trailer to head West. The weather was just beautiful for the days we stayed on the reservation. Sister Monica and Brother Charles are so adept in helping, which made delivery and distribution a joyful time for all. We can’t say enough about the wonderful work they do for the People on the reservation. Over 100 families received much needed food and clothing. The most significant experience on these trips is learning from the People that they feel they are not forgotten or ignored.

FORD GOOD WORKS PROGRAM

Thanks to the publicity from the Ford/PBR/Good Works Program episodes on tv, awareness of AIBA has grown from local to national! Interest ranges from Emails, calls, requests for more information about AIBA, to donations. To be recognized as one worthy of selection in 2014 from the many in America participating in worthwhile projects, we again express our gratitude to the Ford/PBR/Good Work Program for this honor.

AGN PUBLICITY

The positive and professional Karen Smith Welch of the Amarillo Globe News made an important contribution on April 11, 2014, with a feature about AIBA. The photos, interviews, and expertise in reporting of the January trip and selection of our organization by Ford, is an article we point to with pride. Our sincere gratitude.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

There are those that contribute in various ways. A prime example of caring are the members of the First Baptist Church quilting ministry in Canyon, TX. They create and donate the beautiful quilts we take to the People on the reservation. Just this year they have generously donated 200 quilts, numerous baby quilts, monetary gifts and clothing. It is hard to imagine the tireless efforts these wonderful Christian ladies donate time and again. These quilts have made a difference in keeping elders and children warm in an otherwise harsh environment. On behalf of AIBA and those you have so generously helped…Our Sincere Thanks.

GRANT WRITER

A grant writer can make an unparallel difference for an organization. Grants from a foundation or support from a sponsor will ensure continued success of an organization. Perhaps you know a person willing to donate their expertise to write grants for AIBA.

EDITORIAL

Native Americans have been ejected, removed, re-located from their homeland from years past. Some of our People have social problems of hopelessness and despair that is still prevalent as well as extreme poverty. When was the last time you saw a commercial; or a favorable tv show or movie; or witness a member of our government or individual that praised Native Americans?

PROVERB

The wisdom and inspiration of Native American proverbs have been passed down for generations. “First, you are to always think of God.” “Second, you are to use all your powers to care for your People, especially the poor.”

To all supporters of this organization, we express our sincere Thanks for all you do.